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Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve
Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve is a national park in Kenya, established in 1986, covering 10 km² (4 sq mi). It is the #21 largest of Kenya's 29 national parks. Kenyan game park.
- Area
- 10 km²
- Established
- 1986
- Nearest airport
- MBA · 21 km
Nearest airports to Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve
- 1 MBA21 kmstraight line
- 2 MYD100 kmstraight line
- 3 TGT139 kmstraight line
Tanga, TanzaniaMore about Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve
Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve is one of 29 national parks in Kenya — Kenyan game park. It covers 10 km² (1,000 ha) — about 5 times the size of Monaco, making it the #21 largest national park in Kenya (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1986, 40 years ago — the first national parks in Kenya date back to 1593.
Visiting Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve
The closest airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), about 21 km away — around 28 minutes by car; alternatively Malindi International Airport (MYD, 100 km). Other national parks within reach include Fort Jesus Museum (0 km²), Watamu Marine National Park (10 km²), Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park (39 km²) and Arabuko Sokoke National Park (6 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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